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The term is commonly used to describe stage fright, which is stress or fear before performing or speaking in front of people. It is also sometimes used as a shortened version of the term sexual performance anxiety, which is a fear related to having sex. However, these are just two examples. People can experience performance anxiety with anything, and it can become a pattern. With treatment, this is a challenge that can be reduced and even overcome....

Leftist candidate Pedro Castillo had 50.07 percent of the vote, while conservative Keiko Fujimori had 49.92 percent. The two candidates traded the lead on Monday during the runoff election, the Associated Press reported. The votes counted so far have included almost all votes cast near the country’s electoral processing centers, and the election agency is waiting on votes from remote rural areas and abroad. Fernando Tuesta, a political scientist at the Pontifical Catholic University of Peru and former Peruvian elections chief, spoke with a local radio station, saying the results are still entirely uncertain....

Bentley the cat’s owner Brittany told Newsweek that her feline’s fixation on the cooking device all started after she made the mistake of leaving some takeout in there overnight. While it might seem to most humans like an unusual place for sleep, to cats, a confined space of this kind is ideal to snooze the day away. “Cats can spend 18 hours a day sleeping. As they are solitary animals, they want a safe hiding place to snooze,” zoologist Luis Villazon explained to BBC Science Focus magazine....

The final daily 7 News/Emerson College New Hampshire tracking survey was released Sunday, showing that Sanders has maintained a healthy lead with 30 percent of voters. Buttigieg—who narrowly defeated Sanders in the Iowa caucuses—is second in New Hampshire on 23 percent. Sen. Amy Klobachar is third on 14 percent, Sen. Elizabeth Warren in fourth on 11 percent and former Vice President Joe Biden lagging in fifth on 10 percent....

In a statement, his sister Jane Fonda, said, “I am very sad. He was my sweet-hearted baby brother. The talker of the family. I have had beautiful alone time with him these last days. He went out laughing.” Peter Fonda, the son of legendary actor Henry Fonda, started his career in 1962, appearing in the long-running crime drama Naked City. Fonda played Joey in the episode “The Night the Saints Lost Their Halos....

Fans were quick to label Weber’s mother, Barbara Weber, as the ultimate villain after the live finale exchange. Twitter exploded with words of distaste surrounding Barbara’s unwillingness to accept Weber’s happiness and continue to root for his former fiancée, Hannah Ann Sluss. The Twitter contingent of Bachelor Nation took Prewett’s side over Barbara’s live TV slams. Many wanted to see Prewett get angry at her possible future mother-in-law, but she kept her cool....

The BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells begins Monday with qualifying. First-round matches in women’s play starts Wednesday. ATP men’s first-round matches begin Thursday. Flavia Pennetta and Novak Djokovic won last year’s title. This year’s tournament includes the world’s best players, including Serena Williams. It will be Williams’ first time at Indian Wells since 2001. Mewnwhile, Simona Halep expects to play if her rib injury allows. Juan Martin del Potro is among players who received wild-card entry for this tournament....

Manning was asked that by TMZ Sports on his way out of a restaurant Wednesday night, where he indicated he wouldn’t say no if the right opportunity came along. “I kind of like being a fan,” Manning said. “[I get to] go to a lot of games … see the Broncos play, Colts play, see the Giants play … so I’m kind of enjoying doing that part of it right now but we’ll see....

WATE-TV in Knoxville published the document. You can read the affidavit here. MORE: What will Manning do next | Peyton’s best games ever The allegations brought by Jamie Naughright (who went by Jamie Whited at the time) claims Manning committed a lewd act while getting treated for an ankle injury. In the affidavit, Manning says “I pulled down my shorts for about one second to expose my buttocks to him [Malcolm Saxon, who was nearby], or as is colloquially known, to ‘moon’ him....

No professional athlete knows how to shill a product like the Denver quarterback. MORE: Weird NFL Shop items | Rams help out teens in Ferguson If he says you have to be sweaty in order to buy a Gatorade, you better work up a lather ASAP. Go deep.

LIVE: Follow SN’s PGA Championship leaderboard That should be welcome news for Rory McIlroy, the No. 7 golfer in the world and this weekend’s betting favorite. He won that year’s event with a score of 13-under par and an eight-stroke lead over second-place finisher David Lynn. He also won the event in 2014, but has not won another major since. Whether McIlroy can reach that rarefied air again remains to be seen, though he has to feel confident after winning the Wells Fargo Championship at Quail Hollow in his last start....

Meanwhile, Rory McIlroy’s return continued with another good but uneven round. McIlroy, the world’s top-ranked golfer, delivered another highlight-reel shot but couldn’t match his top challenger and playing partner. MORE: Multiple PGA champions | Tiger Woods starts late, needs big finish | Meet David Lingmerth Early scores were low, just like Friday, at Whistling Straits. The wind stayed calm early, and late starters including Dustin Johnson hoped it would stay that way....

PGA TOUR: Championship winners since 2000 | This season’s winners Jason Day won last year after a thrilling showdown with Jordan Spieth at Whistling Straits. The talented Australian has since vaulted to the No. 1 spot in the world rankings, but he’s still searching for his first major win this year. This years’ major champions, Danny Willett, Dustin Johnson and Henrik Stenson will be grouped together in the first two rounds....

Neither, as a matter of fact, are Phil Mickelson, Rory McIlroy or Masters winner Bubba Watson. LEADERBOARD: Track the players at New Orleans Still, it's Woods who gets the attention, with word is spreading about his recovery from back surgery. Agent Mark Steinberg tells ESPN his man is chipping and putting. Steinberg also says rough but indefinite plans are in the making for when Woods will be ready to play again....

Dr. Chris Jackson, a doctor of pharmacy who previously served as a combat medic and infantry officer in the U.S. Army, regularly posts to social media offering insight and advice on a variety of health concerns. However, one of his latest videos, posted under the handle drchrispharmd, has got people talking and with very good reason. With alcohol still an important component of many a social gathering, drinkers are always on the lookout for potential cures for the dreaded hangover....

Pharyngitis accounts for up to 5% of all visits to a primary healthcare provider. It generally isn’t serious and will go away on its own after a few days. But when the swelling is caused by things like bacteria or a fungus, medication is needed. Types of Pharyngitis There are two main types of pharyngitis—infectious and noninfectious. Infectious pharyngitis is throat inflammation caused by something that’s contagious, such as a virus or bacteria (germs)....

He doesn’t have any hard feelings towards his team’s coach, but he would like to see Fisher be more emotional, according to the New York Post. MORE: Exploring Davis/Garnett comparisons | 2015 NBA Mock Draft | 76ers call out Kings’ Karl “I’d like to have him thrown out of some games at least," Jackson said, according to the Post. “It looks like every time we go out there, every bump becomes a foul and Derek’s very patient behind all that....

The centre-back was visibly struggling to get around the Wembley pitch from the first moments of Friday’s friendly, and almost allowed Leroy Sane to open the scoring. England 7/2 to beat Brazil And with just 24 minutes played Jones went down, and was unable to play any further part in the encounter. Jones’ left groin was heavily strapped by the England medical team, but there was no need for a stretcher as he limped slowly off the turf....